Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $76,110 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.59
10th percentile $59,940
90th percentile $94,250
Employed locally 40
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,940
    25th
    $69,730
    50th (median)
    $76,110
    75th
    $93,590
    90th
    $94,250

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 114% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $183,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $182,530
    Modesto, CA $172,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $107,250
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $98,420
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,220
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $93,490
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $91,840
    Michigan $89,300

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,130
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,010
    Physicians, All Other $258,650
    Pharmacists $130,920
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Augusta, GA-SC is $36.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.96 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 21.6% below the national median of $97,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Augusta?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $59,940 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,730.